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Usingthe InputControlledActionsProgram
Input controlled action commandsallow the device interface to
autonomouslycontrol an output, in responseto a ehangein an input. This is
useful wheneverthe responseto a changedinput needsto be immediate.
You could, for example, have the device interface turn on the output to an
instrument (t'take_reading")as soon as the input from that instrument
indicates the instrument is ready.
Whenyou highlight rrlnputControlled Actions" on the device interface
options menu and press Enter, the menu shownin Figure 3-16 will appear.
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Manual Control of Input Controlled Action
The Manual Control option is usedto turn switches on and off without the
useof namedcommands.
1)
Highlight Manual Control of Input Controlled Action on the Input
Controlled Actions menu, and press Enter. A list of the two AC
outlets, the alarm, and the twelve switch outputs will appear. The
cursor will be at AC outlet 1.
2)
Use the up and down arrow keys or the F9 (Up) anCP10 (Dn) function
keys to move the cursor to the name of the switch whosesetting you
wish to change. PressEnter.
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